The Blues progressed to the semi finals of the Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup courtesy of Reece Thompson's 28th minute strike.
With Thompson available again after suspension he returned to the side and partnered Luke Hornsey up front with Gavin Allott amongst the subs. Bobby Johnson came in on the right in place of the cup-tied Max Leonard.
In front of a good crowd of 216, including an enthusiastic youthful contingent from both sides, and with the wind behind them the Blues enjoyed the majority of the play in the first half and went close on numerous occasions before Thompson put the Blues ahead on 28 minutes with an angled strike that went in off the crossbar.
Hemsworth went close to an equaliser on 56 minutes but the ball rolled just wide of the far post following a shot from Adam Wilson from the edge of the box.
The Blues remained in control but without creating too much until substitute Allott crossed for Thompson to head in at the far post but the goal was strangely ruled out for offside. Both Thompson and Allott were then thwarted by Ben Sawden.
Both Thompson and Allott were denied by Ben Sawden in quick succession in the last five minutes.
MAN OF THE MATCH
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